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Meet the TV Chefs Appearing at Seaham Food Festival 2026
Seaham Food Festival is delighted to announce an incredible line-up of TV chefs and culinary stars set to appear at this year’s festival, bringing world-class cooking, live demonstrations and unforgettable foodie experiences to the Durham coast. Visitors can look forward to appearances from award-winning chef and restaurateur Shelina Permalloo, celebrated pastry expert and Bake Off: The Professionals judge Cherish Finden, Saturday Kitchen host and bestselling author Matt Tebbutt, acclaimed Italian chef Francesco Mattana, master chocolatier Oli The Choc, renowned chef and broadcaster Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, and television presenter and food expert Chris Bavin.
Seaham Food Festival Trader applications for 2026 are now closed.
If you are interested in trading at future festivals please get in touch, send info on your company, pictures of your set up and products/ produce, links to social media and info and where you are based. If you are catering please include a menu, please send to sff@durham.gov.uk
The festival brought together live music and performances from some of the region’s finest
From marvelling at the antics of street circus performer Stanley Youngman to creating willow boats and sea creatures in the craft tent or getting up close to prehistoric fossils and a life-sized cast of a T. Rex skull – it was a unforgettable weekend.
Other highlights included storytelling and songs from Mad Alice Theatre Company, unbelievable gigantic bubbles courtesy of The Bubble Whisperer and hilarious outdoor theatre show featuring a giant parrot, mermaids, seahorses and treasure.
Music fans were also catered for with live performances taking place throughout the weekend.
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